News & Video

Tell your friends about The Nationals

There's a lot going on around The Nationals and the easiest way to stay in touch is by registering your email address. We send weekly roundups of all our activity as well as special briefings for important events and policy announcements.

George re-elected by the people

Thomas George has thanked the people of Lismore for re-electing him as their local Member. “I thank the people of the Lismore electorate for once again placing their trust in me – I won’t let you down,” Mr George said.

The Nationals secured the electorate of Lismore with a two-party preferred vote of close to 52 per cent, and a primary vote of more than 42pc.

“The results of having Lismore electorate at the heart of a Nationals government during the last four years have been clear.

“It means that we’ve finally got the record funding required to redevelop the Lismore Base Hospital, which is something that I will work hard every single day to deliver during the next four years.

“But I recognise – in the clearest possible terms – that the people of Lismore used their preferences to direct a protest vote on CSG to The Greens.

“There is clearly not community consensus for this industry to proceed in the Lismore electorate.

“I have a vision that we will see the end of the Labor-issued CSG licences, which have divided our community for far too long.

“I will now work closely with the Deputy Premier and the Premier to make that a reality.”

Mr George said he will now get straight back to work on delivering upon his commitments to the Lismore electorate.

“This is the difference with The Nationals – we’re not just about one issue, we’re about delivering on all issues that impact regional NSW,” Mr George said.

“With The Nationals returned to government, Lismore will now continue to have a strong voice – on every issue – at the decision-making table of the Baird Government.

As the newly re-elected Member for Lismore, I look forward to working with the whole community to represent the electorate’s needs and concerns.

Register for updates

There's a lot going on around The Nationals and the easiest way to stay in touch is by registering your email address. We send weekly roundups of all our activity as well as special briefings for important events and policy announcements.